9 days in Akron & Philadelphia Itinerary

Akron is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. On the 15th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of McKinley Presidential Library & Museum, tee off at Firestone Country Club, and then get outside with Canal Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get great views at Overlook Area, look for all kinds of wild species at F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm, then take in nature's colorful creations at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, and finally see the interesting displays at Dr. Bob's Home.

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Bear Lake to Akron is an approximately 6.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and flight. In July, Akron is a bit warmer than Bear Lake - with highs of 83°F and lows of 64°F. On the 17th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Philadelphia.

Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S.

Do your shopping at Atlantic City Boardwalk and Reading Terminal Market. You'll explore and learn at Philadelphia Museum of Art and National Constitution Center. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Philadelphia: Downtown Ocean City (in Ocean City), Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (in Oceanville) and Valley Forge National Historical Park (in Valley Forge). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Barnes Foundation, try your luck at Harrah's Philadelphia, see the interesting displays at The Franklin Institute, and pause for some photo ops at Liberty Bell Center.

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Traveling by flight from Akron to Philadelphia takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Akron in July since evenings lows in Philadelphia dip to 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.